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Join us for Science in the American Democracy, a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of science and society in our nation’s capital.

This trip, co-led by Drs. Rita Sharp and Carol Cooper, invites students to discover how science is positioned within American democracy. Participants will visit Washington, D.C.'s renowned memorials and museums, tour the National Institutes of Health, and engage with professionals working in science advocacy, policy, and education.

Students will also explore how science is communicated to the public beyond the classroom.

*Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed BIOL 3350 (Science Communication Strategies).

Application Link Coming Soon!

 

TRIP DATES: March 14-19, 2026

 

NOTE: This page is currently under construction

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

library of congress

Tour of the Library of Congress and discover the world’s largest library in Washington, D.C. 

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 Enjoy a walking tour of national monuments like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the National Mall. 

national academy

Explore the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and  connect science, innovation, and society.

smithsonian museum

Discover world-class art, history, culture, and science at the Smithsonian Museums such as the National Museum of American History and Natural History Museum

FAQs

 Yes, students will need to have completed or be enrolled in BIOL 3350 (Science Communication Strategies)
No, students do not need a passport to travel throughout the U.S. Although they will need a valid ID
 Students will be staying in a hotel in the Washington, D.C. area. On previous trips, students have stayed at Hotel Madera near Dupont Circle. Students can expect to stay there or somewhere comparable, and students can expect to share a room.
 No, students can be of any major and don’t have to be members of the Honors College, as long as they have taken or are taking the required course. 
 This trip will be led by Dr. Rita Sharp and Dr.Carol Cooper.  
 Students will be able to pay their travel costs through PeopleSoft, similarly to how they pay their tuition. 
 Students will need to plan to bring enough money or a credit card to pay for their meals throughout the trip and any other incidentals or souvenirs they would like to purchase. 
 The cost of the trip includes flights, hotel room and breakfast, and metro fares.

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